Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany

Rothenburg ob der Tauber

A walled medieval town of half-timbered houses on the Romantic Road.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the covered town walls early for views over the red roofs.
  2. AfternoonSee the Plönlein corner and the Medieval Crime and Justice Museum.
  3. EveningJoin the Night Watchman's tour, held every evening in English.

Day 2

Drive the Romantic Road to Dinkelsbühl.

What to eat

Schneeballen, crunchy pastry 'snowballs', and Franconian wine.

Local tips

Make the most of Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Beat the crowds

Day-tour buses fill the town midday. Stay overnight and enjoy it in the evening and early morning.

Best photo spot

The Plönlein, the famous crooked junction with the little yellow house, early in the morning.

Getting there

Trains via Steinach, or drive the Romantic Road. Park outside the walls.

Don't miss nearby

Dinkelsbühl, a smaller and quieter medieval town on the same route.

Good to know

Walk the covered town walls for free. The Christmas market is very popular.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Getting there

  • Nuremberg Airport (NUE)65 km away
  • Stuttgart Airport (STR)105 km away
  • Würzburg50 km away
  • Nuremberg65 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypePopular town
Good forOld towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryGermany

Questions

Rothenburg ob der Tauber: good to know

Is Rothenburg ob der Tauber worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. A walled medieval town of half-timbered houses on the Romantic Road.

How many days do you need in Rothenburg ob der Tauber?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber?

You can visit all year. Day-tour buses fill the town midday. Stay overnight and enjoy it in the evening and early morning.

How do you get to Rothenburg ob der Tauber?

The nearest airport is Nuremberg Airport (NUE), about 65 km away. Trains via Steinach, or drive the Romantic Road. Park outside the walls.

What is there to see near Rothenburg ob der Tauber?

Nearby hidden places include Würzburg (49 km), Nuremberg (65 km) and Heidelberg (109 km).

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